Judah Ben-Hur

Judah Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur character
Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur from Ben-Hur (1959)
First appearanceA Tale of the Christ (1880, novel)
Last appearanceBen-Hur (2016, film)
Created byLew Wallace
Portrayed by
Voiced byCharlton Heston (2003)
In-universe information
AliasesBen-Hur
Son of Hur
Young Arrius
OccupationPrince
Galley Slave
Charioteer
FamilyMiriam (mother)
Tirzah (sister)
SpouseEsther
ReligionJudaism, later Christianity

Judah Ben-Hur, shortened to Ben-Hur, is a fictional character, the title character and protagonist from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The book covers the character's adventures and struggle against the Roman Empire as he tries to restore honor to his family's name after being falsely accused of attacking the Roman governor. Judah encounters Jesus Christ and becomes a Christian.